Cherokee Federal Benefits Overview

Provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive social services to migrants and asylum seekers in New York City sanctuary hotels. Conducts intake, assessments, registration, and roster tracking; delivers bilingual Spanish-English case services; coordinates referrals for education, healthcare, childcare, ESL, immigration, and other community needs; collaborates with city agencies, hotel operations, security staff, interpreters, and community organizations.

Coordinates bilingual recreational programs and activities for children and families. Responsibilities include scheduling community facilities and partner organizations, facilitating age-appropriate programming, supporting admissions and facility operations, documenting visitors and incidents, conducting rounds, assisting with emergencies, distributing mail and food, and maintaining a welcoming, accessible environment. Requires Spanish-English fluency, childcare and recreation experience, cultural sensitivity, strong organization and communication skills, physical activity participation, and the ability to lift over 20 pounds.

Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for military applicants at a MEPS location. Reviews records, conducts histories and physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, identifies disqualifying conditions, assesses all body systems, determines the need for additional examinations, communicates abnormal findings, and documents updates in the USMEPCOM applicant database while maintaining DoD, OSHA, Privacy Act, and clinical standards.